Develop your skills in health and social care through government-funded online CPD courses. Whether you’re a new care worker, a healthcare assistant seeking recognised CPD credits, or an employer looking to train staff in adult social care, our flexible Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications let you learn at a time, place and pace that works for you.
Each NCFE CACHE course gives you the skills you need to succeed in a care career: covering topics such as personal care, infection prevention and control, dementia care, medication handling and more. Explore our range of courses below, and enrol today!
Level 2 Course in Understanding Domestic Abuse
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Understand domestic abuse and how to support and safeguard effectively. This includes employers, teachers, health and social care workers and anyone involved in safeguarding vulnerable adults, children or young people.
Level 2 Course in Understanding Nutrition and Health
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This course will teach you about the role food and exercise play in maintaining health, what the information on food labeling really means, and how to use it correctly.
Level 2 Course in Understanding Personal Care Needs
- Online
The need for medical care and the need for high levels of personal care in the UK is increasing. This fully online course allows you to learn how to care for those who need support in order to live their lives as comfortably as possible.
Level 2 Course in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
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Anyone wanting to work in local authorities, schools, colleges, uniformed services or health and social care needs to be aware of safeguarding and Prevent duty and how to include these principles daily.
Level 2 Course in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
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If you're looking to improve your understandings and awareness of learning difficulties, this is the learning disabilities course for you.
Level 2 Course in Understanding Technology Enabled Care
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In this fast-moving world, technology plays a huge part in daily life. The care sector is no different. This qualification helps you understand the positive impact technology can have on people and the improvements it can make to their quality of life.
Level 2 Course in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
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Whether you work in the care sector or just want to look out for your own health or the health of someone you know, this online course will provide you with essential knowledge.
Level 2 Course in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
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This course is a great introduction to the different types of medicines and how to record, handle and store them correctly and appropriately.
Level 2 Course in the Principles of Dementia Care
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Our level 2 course will help you to understand and achieve the care required for working with people with dementia.
Level 2 Course in the Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
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Working with people with learning disabilities, or interested in a career in the sector? This course will ensure your knowledge is up to date so that you can give the best support possible.
Level 2 Course in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
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Protecting people from infection is a really important part of providing high-quality care, especially as some life-threatening infections can spread easily within care environments.
Level 2 Understanding Cancer Support
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This course is great for anyone working in health and social care, and will also be useful if you care for someone living with cancer.
Accredited Health and Social Care Qualifications Online
We offer a range of online health and social care courses, including:
- Level 2 Care Planning courses online
- Level 2 qualifications in diabetes management
- Fully funded health and social care training with recognised certificates
Our qualifications are ideal for roles such as care home manager, adult social worker, or domiciliary carer.
Who Are These Health and Social Care Courses For?
These online courses suit:
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New learners who want a recognised certificate in care work
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Health care assistants, support workers and domiciliary carers needing CPD
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Employers seeking to upskill or standardise training for staff
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Anyone committed to improving safety, dignity and outcomes in health and care settings
Flexible, Online Health and Social Care Courses
✔ Study anytime, anywhere on mobile or desktop
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Get tutor support throughout
✔ Start instantly with quick online enrolment
✔ Nationally recognised certification on completion
Fully Funded Health and Social Care Courses for UK Learners
Many of our health and social care qualifications are fully funded for eligible UK learners. Enrol today and gain a professional certificate without the financial barrier. Funded by the Adult Skills Fund and Free Courses For Jobs. Learn more...
Frequently Asked Questions: Health and Social Care Courses
No. All our courses start with foundational principles in adult social care. They welcome learners with no background in care as well as those already working in care who want to formalise their training or gain CPD credits.
Each Level 2 certificate typically requires 7–12 weeks of study. You can access online modules, learning activities and assessments at any time.
Yes. On completion, you’ll earn an NCFE CACHE Level 2 certificate. This CPD qualification is recognised across the UK and enhances your CV when applying for roles such as healthcare assistant, care worker, domiciliary carer or community support worker.
We offer NCFE CACHE Level 2 certificates in core care topics such as personal care, infection prevention and control, dementia care, medication handling, nutrition, end-of-life support, safeguarding and customer service in care settings. Each CPD course focuses on practical, job-relevant skills to meet industry standards.
You must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
- You must currently live in England
- You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
- You must be over the age of 19
- You must not be on an apprenticeship
Earning a government-funded NCFE CACHE Level 2 certificate in health and social care shows employers you have practical skills in person-centred care, safeguarding, infection prevention and more. Our learners go on to progress in their careers, with promotions and new career paths.
Yes. If you do not qualify for funding, you can choose interest-free payments via Klarna or Splitit. See More...